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Survey shows 48 pc people do not know government helpline number for COVID
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): As the country continues its battle against the second wave of COVID-19 infections, a new survey has shown that 48 per cent of people do not know the government helpline number 1075 in case of any visible symptoms of COVID-19.
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Body mass index, age can also have affect on neck pain
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Texas [US], April 25 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggests that while the neck's ability to perform sustained or repeated movements is primarily affected by the poor neck and head postures, but along with that body mass index, age, and the time of the day also have an influence on i
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Study shows pain relieving effects of Cannabidiol
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 25 (ANI): A new study led by researchers at Syracuse University sheds light on the ability of CBD to reduce pain along with the impact that the so-called placebo effect may have on pain outcomes.
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Higher levels of omega-3 index reduces chances of premature death in peopl
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): The findings of a new study examining the relationship between the omega-3 index and risk of death from any and all causes showed that people with higher omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels lived longer than those with lower levels.
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Study highlights urgent shortage of evidence for safe withdrawal from anti
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Southampton [UK], April 23 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that while much is known about the ever-increasing uptake of antidepressant medications around the world, there is very little evidence on safe and effective approaches to discontinuing treatment.
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Study focuses on improving survival in pancreatic cancer
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Nagoya (Japan), April 22 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered a molecular pathway that enhances chemotherapy resistance in some pancreatic cancer patients. Targeting an RNA to interrupt its activity could improve patient response to therapy and increase their overall survival.
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Sleep quality of older adults can be improved by music
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): According to the findings of a new analysis of all relevant published clinical trials, listening to music before going to sleep can improve its quality among older adults.
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Pregnant women can maintain healthy iron levels with probiotic strain
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that taking a particular probiotic strain improves iron levels in healthy pregnant women and may therefore help to prevent iron deficiency.
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Research finds autism develops differently in girls than boys
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 19 (ANI): The findings of a new study shed light on how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests in the brains of girls. This prompted scientists to warn that conclusions drawn from studies conducted primarily on boys should not be assumed to hold true for girls.
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To avoid heart attack, stroke; heart patients advised to move more
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], April 18 (ANI): A large study reveals that increasing activity levels in people with elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, is associated with a reduced likelihood of heart events and mortality.
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Cannabis use at young age might lead to heart disease
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Guelph [Canada], April 17 (ANI): According to a new study by the University of Guelph, smoking cannabis at a younger age may increase the risk of developing heart disease later in life.
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Mindfulness can make you selfish, finds study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 17 (ANI): A new paper by University at Buffalo researchers demonstrates that mindfulness can make a person selfish.
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